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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,158.20, 303,237.30 and 123,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,158.20, 303,237.30 and 123,426.20 is: 185,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,158.20 : 303,237.30 = 123,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,158.20/303,237.30 = 123,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,158.20x = 303,237.30 × 123,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,158.20x = 37,427,427,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,427,427,637.26/202,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,139.30

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